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Iconic Dudley’s Bakery Gets a Fresh (French) Future

New owners Michel Malécot and Michael Brewer promise to maintain the 63-year-old bakery legacy while making a few improvements By Beth Demmon , San Diego Magazine When a beloved eatery that’s been in business for over 60 years changes hands, the first thing most patrons want to know is, “What’s going to be different?” In the case of Dudley’s Bakery , the new owners Michel Malécot and Michael Brewer promise it won’t be too much. Malécot and Brewer plan to keep the country cha

Mar 262 min read

Denny's to be taken private in $620 million dealby owner of TGI Fridays, P.F. Chang'sBuyer group includes private equity firms and major franchisee

Buyer group includes private equity firms and major franchisee Denny's is set to go private in early 2026 after the dining chain is acquired by an investor group. (Getty Images) By Ray Huard Costar News November 3, 2025 Casual-dining chain Denny’s is getting taken private in a deal valued at about $620 million by a group that includes the owner of TGI Friday's and P.F. Chang's. Denny’s as of June 25 operated nearly 1,500 mostly franchised restaurants worldwide, with a portf

Nov 14, 20252 min read